Howdlemont Sands

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Our predictions for this spot, blended from the Blyth and Berwick tide gauges either side. Heights are above the year's lowest tide. This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta). Not for navigation.

Today's tides

FallingLow water 14:36, in 3 h 11 minNeap tides

Low02:161.3 m01:13–03:20
High08:463.3 m07:53–09:39
Low14:361.7 m13:39–15:33
High20:503.4 m19:58–21:42

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Science says

Other good times

The Thames Estuary's signature spring fish, feeding over mud, sand and gravel channels.

Suggested baits

Sandeel
Peeler crab
Mackerel
Herring
Squid

Rigs

Pulley or pulley pennel
Clipped down

No other good times this week.

Draft profile, not yet reviewed. Based on FishBase: Raja clavata and .

About thornback raySize rules for Northumberland IFCA not checked yetA diamond-shaped body, brown with pale and dark blotches.

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Next 7 days

Times are the middle of each turn. The small times underneath are slack water, when the level stays close to high or low.

TodaySun 18 OctNeaps
1. Low02:161.3 m01:13–03:20
2. High08:463.3 m07:53–09:39
3. Low14:361.7 m13:39–15:33
4. High

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:42
Sunset: 17:59
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Wind: N 5–11 mph, gusts 19
Waves: Waves 0.8 m
Sea temperature: Sea 12.7°C

Top pick this week
This evening
19:00–22:00
73Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Neaps
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Thornback rayLight NNW 7 mph
Where they're caught
- Thornback rayExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DarkFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: NeapsModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Light NNW 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.7 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.7°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tomorrow evening
20:00–22:00
64Fair
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Neaps
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Thornback rayFresh ESE 15 mph
Where they're caught
- Thornback rayExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DarkFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: NeapsModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Fresh ESE 15 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Moderate (1.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.7°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score

Cefas, Catchwise: A Survey of Marine Recreational Fishing Activity in England and Wales (2026)

and General UK sea-angling guidance (to be verified)

20:50

3.4 m

19:58–21:42

73Best 19:00–22:001.9 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:42
Sunset: 17:59
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Wind: N 5–11 mph, gusts 19
Waves: Waves 0.8 m
Sea temperature: Sea 12.7°C

TomorrowMon 19 OctNeaps

Low03:371.4 m02:37–04:38
High10:053.1 m09:05–11:04
Low16:051.9 m15:09–17:00
High22:073.3 m21:06–23:08

64Best 20:00–22:001.7 m range

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Tue 20 OctNeaps

Low05:111.4 m04:08–06:14
High11:363.1 m10:41–12:32
Low17:351.8 m16:40–18:29
High23:303.4 m22:30–00:29

No standout fishing times1.8 m range

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Wed 21 OctNeaps

Low06:251.2 m05:27–07:24
High12:463.4 m11:52–13:39
Low18:411.5 m17:46–19:37

No standout fishing times2.2 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:48
Sunset: 17:52
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 76%
Wind: ESE 5–16 mph, gusts 24
Waves: Waves 1.6 m
Sea temperature: Sea 12.7°C

Thu 22 OctNeaps

High00:373.6 m23:39–01:34
Low07:210.9 m06:21–08:20
High13:373.6 m12:43–14:30
Low19:311.3 m18:35–20:27

No standout fishing times2.7 m range

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Fri 23 OctMid tides

High01:283.9 m00:33–02:23
Low08:070.7 m07:08–09:06
High14:183.9 m13:26–15:09
Low20:131.0 m19:16–21:10

No standout fishing times3.2 m range

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Sat 24 OctMid tides

High02:104.1 m01:18–03:03
Low08:480.5 m07:47–09:48
High14:524.1 m14:01–15:44
Low20:510.8 m19:52–21:51

No standout fishing times3.6 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:44
Sunset: 17:57
Moon: First quarter, 58%
Wind: E 3–16 mph, gusts 27
Waves: Waves 1.2 m
Sea temperature: Sea 12.7°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:46
Sunset: 17:54
Moon: First quarter, 67%
Wind: SE 9–19 mph, gusts 27
Waves: Waves 1.7 m
Sea temperature: Sea 12.7°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:50
Sunset: 17:50
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 84%
Wind: WNW 9–16 mph, gusts 24
Waves: Waves 0.8 m
After a blow: Settling after 1.7 m seas: water may be coloured
Sea temperature: Sea 12.6°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:52
Sunset: 17:47
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 91%
Wind: N 3–25 mph, gusts 35
Waves: Waves 1.4 m
Sea temperature: Sea 12.5°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:54
Sunset: 17:45
Moon: Full moon, 96%
Wind: S 11–22 mph, gusts 30
Waves: Waves 1.3 m
Sea temperature: Sea 12.2°C

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